COPPER COUNTRY ANGEL MISSION WELCOMES YOU
Thank you Walmart, Houghton!
We’re excited to share that we recently received a $1500 grant from our local Walmart in Houghton to help with the School Backpack Program in our community.
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We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we REALLY needed new siding. We can only afford to do half the job this year, but with your help, we should be able to complete the job in 2025. Let us know what you think of the siding and the colors. We will keep those north winds out of the walls this winter.
Do you enjoy videography?
If you do, we need your skills to create a 5-minute video about CCAM and all that we do. Send us a note using the Contact Us option below and we will get back to you. Thank you!
School Backpack Season is a SUCCESS!
Thank you for helping to supply a student with the necessary materials to start a successful school year.
We distributed 203 backpacks!
A big THANK YOU to all of the collection sites:
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Bethany Lutheran, Mohawk
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Portage Lake United Church, Houghton
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Auto Pro Glass & Tire, Houghton
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Good Shepherd Lutheran, Copper Harbor
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Faith Lutheran, Calumet
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Dollar General, Allouez
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Walmart, Houghton
And thank you to the individuals, organizations, and businesses that contributed money or materials.
For next year, we will need teen backpacks. If you see a sale, please keep us in mind.
Starting the school year with the needed supplies helps prepare a child for success and contributes to their self-confidence!
School started and where did summer go!
The holidays are right around the corner. Come to the Free Store for Halloween costume makings, using that vintage dress or oversized shirt. Or, come visit us for gifts for the hostess of your Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas gifts. Think of Angel Mission Free Store as a consignment store, but instead of a price tag, you can put a little something in the donation box as payment. Your donation supports the Free Store, the Food Pantry, and our many programs. Come shop and help others in the process.
How do you like the siding? We will further enhance the Calumet Historical District with Copper King colors. We can only afford to do the visible half this year! If you want to help, you can contribute below or stop by Superior National Bank and donate directly to Copper Country Angel Mission Building Fund. Thanks and please bear with us as the contractor, Jesse Tuoriniemi, works on the building.
COPPER COUNTRY ANGEL MISSION AT A GLANCE
Copper Country Angel Mission knows that our strength lies not only in words, but more importantly through our actions. More than 20 years ago, Rebecca Koivu, lay-pastor of the Community Church in Calumet, and a small group of individuals, brimming with faith and compassion, realized that together they could effectively help to overcome local effects of poverty. They launched New Beginnings Angel Mission, which later became a mission of Portage Lake United Church in Houghton with strong and generous support from Presbytery of Mackinac. Since then, the grassroots, all volunteer organization has grown, broadened its support, changed its name, and become an independent 501-c-3 corporation but the mission is the same: Copper Country Angel Mission promotes community welfare by serving those in need with compassion and dignity. It retains the support of the local faith community and that of the Presbytery of Mackinac, as well as support from local businesses, organizations, foundations, and individuals.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does" -- William James
Our free store: CCAM welcomes donations of clothing and household goods that are in good condition for reuse. We do not accept large electronics, beds, mattresses, medical equipment, or other hard-to-store items. We invite shoppers of all income levels to select free goods and leave a monetary donation if they are able. This converts material donations into funding for our programs, space, electricity, heat, and water. We depend the generosity of donors and sponsors, each contributing what they can to keep us open.
Our food pantry: CCAM helps to feed people through our food pantry, open Wednesday and Saturday, 11:00-2:00. Emergency assistance is available through the Contact Us below. Our Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider. We purchase foods from Feed America and we receive some gifts of food from local restaurants, individuals, food drives, and businesses.
Our clients: CCAM offers programs to assist with rent, utility shut-off, transportation to medical appointments, and other needs. We offer annual programs for adults and children, such as school supplies in the School Backpack Program, children's Christmas gifts through Angel Tree Program and appropriate outerwear for our winters through Coat the Copper Country, our winterwear giveaway.
Our volunteers: CCAM welcomes volunteers willing work hard for the joy of serving their community. Even our program managers are dedicated volunteers. Some of our volunteers were once clients, but now pay-it-forward by becoming volunteers. Join us!
Show Your Support
Or, bring your donation to Superior National Bank and ask it to be added to Copper Country Angel Mission Donation Account
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Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 -2:00
Food Pantry open Wednesday and Saturday
Our dedicated team use their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Non-Profit Organization forward. We are striving to not only combat the spiraling effects of poverty, but to assist our clients out of the poverty. Meet some of our incredible leaders below.
JILL HODGES
Jill grew up in Calumet and after retiring from Michigan Tech joined the Angel Mission board. Jill has been deeply involved in local and tribal organizations and has extensive board experience. We are pleased to have Jill's expertise helping to lead the Angel Mission.
BOBBIE DALQUIST
Bobbie has a strong background in both volunteerism and keeping financial books for small not-for-profit organizations. She is a native of the Copper Country and was employed in Financial Services at Michigan Technological University, before retiring in 2019. Now that she is retired, she is sharing her time and talents with CCAM.
SHERRY MIDDLEMIS-BROWN
Sherry moved to the U.P. in 1978, but her employment in environmental education and management took her around the country. In 1994, Sherry and her husband built a home as a family project with their two children on the shore of Lake Superior. In 2010 and they both moved back to the U.P. Sherry has always been involved in volunteer and community work and has just continued that habit with CCAM.
JIM NORTHEY
Jim Northey is a member of Portage Lake United Church, and has actively supported the annual coat giveaway held by Angel Mission and PLUC. Additionally, Jim serves on the board of directors of the CopperDog150 and the board of Superior National Bank. He works in the financial services industry and renewable energy industry. In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and working on his homestead.
PAUL TUORINIEMI
Paul Tuoriniemi is a life long resident of the Calumet area. Paul retired from the forest services industry a few years ago. He and his wife Renee are active supporters of the Angel Mission.
LISA NELSON
Lisa recently retired from full time work, and is grateful to offer her writing expertise to CCAM as grant writer. She is a relatively recent resident to Copper Country, having moved here with her husband in 2013. They are members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and enjoy spending time outside in such a beautiful area.
MANAGER Vacant
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Implement existing programs and work collaboratively with Program Leaders.
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Assign and oversee volunteers in the completion of their tasks.
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Accountable to the Board of Directors.
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Demonstrate basic business understanding.
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Want to make a difference in your community.
FOOD PANTRY
MANAGER Position available
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Keep confidential client records in accordance with USDA requirements.
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Order food from best sources and keep records of inventory and expenditures.
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Distribute food equitably without discrimination.
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Assign and oversee volunteers in the completion of their tasks.
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Report to the Board of Directors.
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Want to make a difference in your community.
Looking for a challenge with huge rewards? If so, we are looking for you. Copper Country Angel Mission needs a manager that can see the big picture of all our programs and dreams for the future.
Are you a details person, loving to keep records and receive heart-felt thank you smiles from the people you help? Then we have the job for you as our food pantry manager.
Both of these jobs are primarily volunteer positions with a small stipend to offset your time. If you are interested in learning more about our positions, message us through the Contact Us option. Thanks for considering joining our team.
433 5th St.
Calumet, MI 49913
For updated information on emergency store closures, needs and requests, etc. visit our group on Facebook
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Did you know? The Presbytery of the Mackinac (PCUSA) has been a major supporter since 2011, paying much of our overhead. Local churches such as Portage Lake United Church, Houghton, and Bethany Lutheran, Mohawk, have stepped up to support us too. Thank you to all the faith based organizations that assist us in the community. In addition, we have received small grants from Aspirus Auxiliary, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, Keweenaw Area Community Foundation, Portage Health Auxiliary, and Walmart Community Grant. A big thank you to all of the granting organizations for their support of our community.
James A. Ruppe Foundation